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A simple step-by-step method for removing the earwax from your ears.
If you are diabetic or care for a diabetic, odds are pretty good that at some time the may require insulin. Type 2 diabetes if not treated appropriately may progress to the point that some...
Now you have left the vet who instructed you how to administer a shot to your cat and you have lost some confidence. Please let me walk you through the steps so you can successfully get that...
This article will tell instruct you on how to vaccinate your dog against parvovirus, canine distemper, hepatitis, CAV-2, parainfluenza, bordtella, lyme, leptospirosis, and coronavirus. This does...
Your newborn has just come home from the hospital after having Heart Surgery and now it is up to you to take care of your baby. In the hospital, either you had help giving him his medications or...
Have you ever blown out an egg? I think most people know but in case you don't that is what you do to clean out an egg shell so you can use it for an art or craft project. I've blown eggs out in...
Many people give their own vaccinations to their dogs, and they save a bundle of money by doing so. It's really not that hard. Just follow these easy steps.
If you're a dog owner, you know by now that dogs sometimes eat things they shouldn't. Unfortunately, many items they eat out of curiosity can hurt them and, in some cases, cause death. Use these...
Earwax is produced by tiny glands that line the skin of your inner ear. Sometimes they overproduce earwax and your ear canal can become plugged up or clogged. When this happens you may experience...
Almost every child in the world has had a cold, or virus, or allergies, or something that makes their poor little noses all stuffy. It makes it hard for them to eat, sleep, and mainly breathe....
There are precise steps that must be followed when a health care worker draws blood. These steps protect the patient, ensure the safety of the phlebotomist or nurse drawing the blood and lead to a...
Occasionally, guinea pigs can catch mites. Mites are microscopic and invisible to the human eye, but if your guinea pig is scratching or biting itself excessively, mites may be the...
If you suffer from allergies or chronic sinus conditions, you should try this all natural home remedy for nasal wash. This wash is also sometimes called a saline lavage. Whatever you prefer to...
Compacted ear wax can be a major problem for many people. Removing it incorrectly can be even more of a problem. Sometimes, itchy, dry, and crusty ears can drive you so crazy that your first...
I previously wrote on spotting diabetes in your cat: a disease that affects about 1 in every 200 cats in the US. They usually require insulin when diagnosed as diabetics. Insulin requires proper...
Dogs are prone to allergies just like humans. Sometimes the symptoms cannot be successfully treated by pills, creams, or sprays. Your vet may suggest that you get your pooch tested by a...
After calling your child's doctor, you have decided to give your child Motrin for whatever reason. Some children don't take medicine very well, and here are some tips for making it go down easier.
This is the story of our dog SARGE and his battle with PARVO.
I will tell you how to make your ink cartridges last for months after the ink has ran out! It's something that is easy to do and cost less than buying another one. Who wants to pay 20? well here...
If you share your dwelling and life with a domesticated cat, you know that regular attention to flea infestation is a must. Even if your cat lives strictly indoors, he/she can easily become...
Many horse owners don't give their horses shots. They make a trip to the veterinarian's office for any vaccinations or injections that are needed. Sometimes with severe injuries or illness your...
Dogs have a much shorter lifespan than people, which means we share all the rich stages of our canine friends' lives. Our culture tends to be sanitized and death is often treated as a hidden...
Have you ever taken home a baby bird that's fallen out of its nest? If you had that kind of situation and you don't know how to feed the baby bird then read on to find out more!
This guide will tell you how to aseptically prepare an IV medication for patient use.
Keeping a hatched bird alive is difficult. So I'm here to tell you easy steps to keep the baby bird alive and feeding the it.
It may not have any practical application, but how fun would it be to make a tomato glow? You know you wanna see it...
Ear wax builds up in the ear canal blocking the sound vibrations from entering the ear and allowing people to hear. Flushing the ears can be done by ones self or with the help of another person....
Hand feeding a baby bird is not to be taken lightly. It is every bit as much of a responsibility as taking care of a baby human. They require frequent feedings and may require you to get up to...
Wax buildup can cause major pain and discomfort if not treated properly. Here are a few at-home techniques for keeping your ears wax free and comfortable.
We will cover the basics of Hand feeding with this post. The rewards of Hand Feeding are great watching your new pet parrot grow up and bond with you.
The veterinarian hands an owner a few syringes and explains that the food and/or water needs to be force-fed to the cat. Force-feeding a cat is not an easy task. It requires both time and patience...
Once you have been properly diagnosed with symptoms of multiple sclerosis, it is now time for you, your family and your doctor to decide what is the best therapy for your specific stage of...
Save money on expensive dry erase markers by reviving them or refilling them yourself. You can not purchase ink to refill the markers, but using a bit of acetone can help to extend the life of...
A cat eats its food based on the smell. If the cat cannot smell the food he will not eat it. It is important that your cat eats something by the end of two days otherwise your pet may be in...
Primera Ink cartridges, like all other cartridges, run dry eventually. In the past you had no choice but to go to the store and purchase another expensive cartridge. Now Primera owners can refill...
There's an array of conditions that may result in a pet owner needing to give injections to a pet at home. Dogs and cats with diabetes may need daily injections, while dogs suffering from...
Squirrels are among the most common wildlife orphans. It is not uncommon to find a baby squirrel alone following a storm or heavy winds. Aside from warming and hydrating the baby squirrel, feeding...
Most infants and children fall ill at least once or twice during the winter months. Because babies’ bodies are so small, it is relatively easy to overmedicate them. Keeping a few simple tips in...
Refilling and recycling the ink cartridges for your Kodak printer can save you money and reduce waste. Kodak cartridges for any printer are very similar, whether they contain black or colored ink....
All parents have had the frustrating experience of trying to give their infant medicine. Usually the medicine winds up everywhere but in the infant's mouth, but there are a few things you can do...
Pulmonary Hypertension requires treatment whether it be Remodulan, Ventavis, or in my case, Flolan. Treatment reduces the symptoms of ph, improves the tolerance to live daily lives, and reduces...
You should de-worm your horse every so often. This keeps tape worm under control. Make sure you rotate the products you use. Do not use the same product two times in a row. Some paste kill...
Best no cost prevention and relief of rhinitis, or hay fever. No pills, no sprays, just fast relief for pennies.
You are in the midst of a busy day at home. There are important documents that you have to print out within the hour and fed-ex. You go to your printer and open the lid to place one of the...
As a parent we don’t like when our baby gets sick. When he/she feels bad so do we. Babies do not know to swallow when something is squirted into their mouth; they only know how to suck. This...
In this article I will share with you some tips I have used to soothe a throbbing aching ear.
Like other pets, rabbits can get hair balls. These balls of hair can cause your bunny to feel badly, as well as cause some potentially serious gastric issues. Here is some advise my Veterinarian...
One Halloween many years ago I was working at a medical center and all of the staff was allowed to dress up for the day on Halloween. I decided to dress up as a large hypodermic needle or syringe...
Vaccines can be extremely dangerous, they can cause anaphylactic shock. The risk of anaphylactic shock is actually greatest upon the second exposure to an allergen. For people who don’t have...
Using a feeding tube is easier for the caretaker and the patient. Most patients lose there appetite and just can not eat. When, someone does not want to eat. It can be quite difficult to get...